Are you a paralegal in Lynchburg, Virginia? Have you ever heard of ERISA?
Osterbind Law is a growing personal injury and disability law firm based in Lynchburg, Virginia. We are hiring an experienced ERISA Paralegal to help clients denied long-term disability benefits.
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $37,000-42,000 Salary
About Us
Osterbind Law is a personal injury and disability law firm in Lynchburg, Virginia, focused on helping people who can’t work due to injury or disability. We combine legal excellence with compassionate client service, using clear communication, battle-tested systems, and trial-readiness to secure justice for our clients.
We are growing and looking for an experienced ERISA Paralegal or Case Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to become a key player in a firm that’s built on being Invested, Driven, and Courageous.
Your Role
As an ERISA Paralegal / Case Manager, you will take primary responsibility for managing ERISA long-term disability appeals and litigation cases from intake through resolution. You will support our attorneys by organizing medical and vocational evidence, drafting appeal letters and litigation filings, and ensuring that each client feels heard, informed, and confident throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for ERISA disability clients
- Review claim files, denial letters, and administrative records
- Gather, organize, and summarize medical records, employment files, claim files, and insurance plan documents
- Draft administrative appeals, litigation discovery, and other court documents under attorney supervision
- Maintain accurate, timely notes and documentation in our case management system (MyCase)
- Track deadlines and ensure timely submission of appeals and evidence
- Communicate regularly with clients, doctors’ offices, and insurance companies
- Support attorneys with federal court filings and trial preparation
- Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and client outcomes
What You Bring
- At least 2 years of experience in ERISA disability, Social Security disability, or similar experience (preferred)
- Strong understanding of ERISA administrative appeal process and federal litigation procedure (preferred)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF documents, and cloud-based case management software
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- A passion for helping people who are navigating hard seasons in life
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Retirement plan with 2% firm contribution
- Paid holidays and generous Flexible Time Off
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
Bonus Points If You:
- Have experience drafting ERISA appeals under tight deadlines
- Know how to organize and present vocational or functional capacity evidence
- Have worked in a law firm
- Are obsessed with systems and love improving workflows
- Believe that doing excellent work is a way to serve others
To Apply
Send your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this position to [email protected] or upload your application here.
